Helpful Tips For Choosing A Tent For Your Next Camping Trip

Unlike earlier generations, a camping trip no longer has to involve sleeping in a tent. Alternative options now available include RVs, and public campsites. But there's nothing really to can compare to that camping experience than sleeping in a tent.

Here are several helpful tips on selecting a tent that will provide you will all the modern advantages, without the customary hassle.

The basic intention of a tent is to offer privacy and shelter from the elements - wind, cold, snow, and rain. Any robust tent should be capable of satisfy the first, but to guard against all weather conditions requires more.

Blustery conditions, common in wilderness regions where many campgrounds are located, can put a stern test to a tent. But in view of the latest materials used - nylon fabric tents aided by aluminium or fibreglass poles are up to the task.

The two basic types of tents are internal and external framed. The earlier is the simplest to put up, while the latter is typically slightly more strapping and wind resistant.

A zip-up flap is ideal for keeping the wind and rain out and there should a sufficient number of flaps around the bottom perimeter to tie the tent to the ground to reduce gaps.

Rain is one of the principal concerns. If you're dripping with rain, it could be a severe health hazard if the temperature plummets. At present, nylon is ruling the tent business as the acknowledged material of choice. However, not all nylon is of equal quality. It needs to have been specifically designed for tentage, to actively keep out a good downpour.

Campers ought to make liberal use of the sealant spray that is provided by most manufacturers. As you set up the tent squirt the seams with the sealant in order to make them entirely watertight. An air hold at the peak of the tent can often assist in prevent the interior from becoming stuffy, but ideally you'll want to have one with a zipper or Velcro closeable flap.

The flooring will need to be adequately waterproofed, even sturdy and if possible conducting minimal cold or heat.

Tents are sold in relation to its size and shape. However, a four man tent is generally only suitable for two adults, unless you want to be really crammed in. A typical sleeping bag at 2.5ft by 7 feet will fit most body types. That's 17.5 square feet on its own. Take into account the need for stepping space and camping gear. Then double that again to accommodate the second person. That doesn't leave much spare room.

The rounded shaped tents, often known as 'dome' or 'geodesics' look great and work well. They have the ability to distribute stress across the surface very efficiently, making them sturdy, light in weight, and simply to assemble and transport. But they are not always as desirable when it comes to interior spacing. Sleeping bags have a need to be rectangular, as are people when sleeping.

Be ready to pay out a little more to get that high quality tent for your next camping trip. Tent standards have developed to such a high status; it's often wiser to spend a little more in the knowledge that you will be getting something that will last. Just let personal taste be your guide.